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The days of using your birth date or pet’s name for your password are long gone (you’re not still doing that, are you?), as are the days of using the same password for all of your data and information. As a result, remembering all of your passwords is not an easy feat in today’s mobile world, especially if you are using password generators to create more secure passwords that are impossible to remember. Truly, there is nothing more frustrating than needing to reset passwords and getting locked out of your accounts when you enter the incorrect password.

Password Managers Solve Challenges, But Are They Secure?

Fortunately, developers work hard to create password management apps for mobile devices to solve these password problems. But the very nature of password managers has garnered some scrutiny from security experts who point out the obvious: If your password for your password manager is hacked, virtually every password for every service you use is now in the hands of someone else. Additionally, the security of auto-fill features offered by some password managers has been under debate among industry professionals.

Still, Bruce Schneier of the well-known blog Schneier on Security says he still recommends using password managers for the simple fact that they enable the creation of longer, stronger passwords that you’re not likely to remember on your own. As long as you generate an equally strong – or even stronger – password for your password manager itself and change it frequently, you only need to remember a single password while maintaining login credentials of strict security for every application and service that you use.

Choosing the Best Password Manager

We at NQ Mobile have searched for the most popular and easy to use password management apps that also receive high ratings from users, so you don’t have to struggle with passwords any longer. Remember that expert opinions on the security of password managers are mixed, but if you’re smart about how you use them, they can be a pretty secure tool for enhancing the security of your login credentials across your bank accounts, social networks, and the many other online services you log in to on a regular basis.

Features like encryption and auto-fill are useful for preventing key loggers from decoding your information as it’s entered on a web page, in addition to saving you substantial time you’d otherwise spend typing it in manually. There are pros and cons to almost every password manager, so weigh your options carefully and choose a password manager that works best for your needs while offering adequate security protection. As every individual has different preferences and requirements, the best password manager for one user may be terribly inconvenient for another. To that end, we have listed our top 48 password management apps in no particular order; rather, they are numbered for ease of reference.

NQ Mobile Vault provides a safe place to store your private data. With apps for both iPhone and Android devices, NQ Mobile Vault offers a multitude of features for safe and secure data storage and communication. No more risking your privacy with Facebook Messenger; NQ Mobile’s totally secure private chat allows you to hold conversations outside of Facebook. And with the ability to lock apps like Facebook and Twitter with a password, you can ensure no one infringes on your privacy, even when your phone is unattended. NQ Mobile Vault also provides encryption for texts, calls, videos, photos, all your contact information, and more, so you can be confident that every bit of the personal information stored on your device remains totally private. It’s easy to use Vault as a password manager—simply write down the password on a piece of paper, take a picture of it, and store the picture in your Vault. And don’t forget to shred the paper on which you wrote the password!

Key Features:

Store photos, videos, contacts, SMS and call logs

Lock apps like Facebook and Twitter with a password, great for when your phone is left unlocked

Break in alerts snap a picture of anyone who tries to access your Vault with an incorrect password

Back up your files to NQ’s cloud space, your data will be securely encrypted and can only be accessed by you

1Password, a password manager that doubles as a secure wallet for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, ensures security while you work at the speed you want. Retain your productivity levels while getting peace of mind knowing that all of your passwords are strong and all of your accounts and information are encrypted and secure.

Take advantage of the one-time purchase-per-platform offered by mSecure Password Manager and don’t worry about paying monthly or yearly fees to manage your passwords and login information again. Available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Android, and Windows 8, mSecure offers password management and security on all of your devices.

A password manager for all browsers and smartphones, LastPass saves all of your passwords for free, with LastPass Premium service. Generate a password on a new site, securely log in to a new site, or complete an online order safely with LastPass.

Key Features:

Remember just one password: your LastPass master password

Fills in logins and securely syncs passwords everywhere you need them

Shared family folder to securely sync a folder of logins and notes with family and friends

Optional PIN and autolock options

All passwords, logins, notes, and profiles stored in the vault are securely backed up and synced

Store all of your confidential information securely on your mobile device and computer with oneSafe. With the highest level of encryption, oneSafe decodes your information in real time and only when you access it.

Appreciate the amount of time LoginBox saves you with its one-tap log in for any website. This password management app makes sure that you never have to remember any passwords for your favorite sites again. With zero setup and no registration, LoginBox is one of the fastest and easiest password management apps available.

One of the leading password manager and form fillers on the market, RoboForm simplifies life by remembering your passwords for you. With just one password – your master RoboForm password – you will automatically log in to your top sites with one click.

Key Features:

Automatically log in to your web accounts using the embedded RoboForm browser

MiniKeePass is the mobile version of KeePass Password Safe, a free, open source, lightweight password manager. MiniKeePass securely stores your passwords on your iOS devices and is compatible with KeePass, so that you are secure no matter how you log in to your favorite sites.

The winner of best mobile app at CES 2014, PasswordBox helps you with your passwords anywhere, any time, on any device. With over 14 million downloads, PasswordBox is one of the most trusted password management apps out there.

Key Features:

Securely store, retrieve, and share passwords and other personal data

1-Tap log in to websites

Automatically saves your logins while you browse

Passwords encrypted with AES-256

Optional pin code lock for additional security

Cost: FREE, and get a premium subscription for a limited time, compliments of Intel Security

A powerful, multiplatform password management app, DataVault is compatible with iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Mac, and Windows. Protect even the most confidential of your information using DataVault.

Key Features:

Master password not stored anywhere on your device, and Ascendo does not have the key; only you can unlock your data

Set a Security Timeout to require log in after inactivity

Set Maximum Log in Attempts to wipe your data after a succession of failed log in attempts

iPIN stores and displays pins and passwords in a simple, secure manner. Log in with the sensor keyboard to quickly access all of your information. Enable iCloud synchronization to encrypt all of your data with AES-256.

Key Features:

Optimized for iPhone 5, 6, and 6 Plus

New setting for entry selection behavior: open detail view or security display

Keep all of your important information secure and easily accessible from a variety of devices with eWallet. This password management app creates strong passwords for online banking and other sites and is available on several mobile platforms and desktop and laptops.

Create a master key and securely manage all of your passwords with iSecure Password. Quickly and easily add your confidential information and rest easily knowing that iSecure Password is managing all of your data for you.

Choose SecureSafe for highly secure online storage of data, files, and passwords on your iPad, iPhone, and Android devices. SecureSafe offers 100% engineering and data storage in Switzerland, for both private and business accounts.

A password management app for Android devices, Password Safe is rated 4.5 by more than 6,000 users. Securely save all of your passwords and rest assured that your data is safe, since Password Safe does not have any access to the internet.

PasswdSafe is the Android mobile app version of Password Safe, free open source software for Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. PasswdSafe is rated 4.7 on Google Play for Android devices, and pwSafe 2 for iOS devices is rated 4.5 by iTunes users. With thousands of downloads, this password management app is full of features and secure.

Key Features:

Password management across devices and computers

pwSafe 2 uses iCloud or Dropbox to back up your password databases

Both the Android version and iOS version are compatible with open source Password Safe

With an intuitive interface and industry-standard encryption, The Vault is a password management app designed for iPhone and iPad. The Vault features easy-to-use storage for all of your documents and data, including passwords, login credentials, and other confidential information.

Remembr’all is a simple password manager app for Android devices that features an easy and intuitive user interface. Save all of your passwords for various services, like email and social networks, on your phone using Remembr’all.

Key Features:

No pop-ups

6 categories for saving passwords to unclutter data

Export all of your data in CSV format and open it in leading document processors, like Word

Safely encrypt all of your passwords with My Passwords, an Android password management app. Use your master password to navigate through the app and back up and share your encrypted file with other Android devices using the master password with My Passwords.

Rated 4.5 by thousands of iTunes users, iPassword is a password management app for iPhone and iPad that lets users securely store their most important information. Automatically log in to websites with a single tap and don’t worry about remembering usernames, passwords, or web addresses again.

More than one million users have been using SplashID for over 12 years, and the all-new version of the password management app is better than ever. Just like a personal vault or digital wallet, SplashID stores and locks your most sensitive information, including usernames and passwords, credit card data, account numbers, registration codes, prescriptions, and more.

Key Features:

Choose whether to store and sync your records with the cloud, local network Wi-Fi, or on-device storage

Customizable record types and categories keep information organized

Safely share records with other SplashID users, or even with those who don’t

With 4.3 stars from more than 1,200 Google Play users, Remember Passwords is a password management app for Android devices. Safeguard your passwords with encrypted AES ciphers using Remember Passwords.

Easily access all of your passwords from anywhere, any time with Password Manager by Informaticore. A completely free password management app for Android devices, Password Manager is secure and does not require any permissions for internet access or contacts.

A safe and easy password management app for Android devices, Password Manager by ddANDDEV syncs passwords between your phones, tablets, and PCs. Use one master password to quickly manage and access all of your passwords.

Key Features:

Store all of your login and password data on your phone

Uses AES encryption

Back up encrypted files on your email account and sync with other Android devices

Automatically logs you out if there are more than 30 seconds of inactivity

From Kuff Software, Password Safe Pro functions as a password safe with backup and restore to Dropbox. Store all of your login information, credit card numbers, and other sensitive information using Password Safe Pro. For users who want to use the version of the app that does not have internet access, use Password Safe Lite, also available in Google Play.

Password Safe, an Android password management app, stores all of your passwords, usernames, accounts, and other personal information. Don’t fret over lost passwords or panic if you lose your phone again, once you download Password Safe.

Protect all of your passwords and private data with OI Safe, an Android password management app. OI Safe does not require internet permission and also acts as an extension to OI Notepad to encrypt notes created in OI Notepad.

Get a safe and simple way to store and manage your passwords and sensitive information with 1KeyPro, a password management app for iPhone and iPad. Save your credit card details, PINs, bank accounts, and more with 1KeyPro.

We’ve talked a lot about Internet safety and data privacy in recent weeks. So, we’re glad to see that other companies are taking time today to recognize Safer Internet Day, which is intended to “promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones—especially amongst children and young people across the world.”

Earlier today, Google Drive announced it would honor Safer Internet Day by providing a free 2 gigabyte upgrade to users’ storage plans in exchange for completing a Security Checkup. This is a great way to raise awareness about the importance of securing your privacy and protecting your data online. And awareness is key.

The fact that President Obama devoted a significant portion of his annual State of the Union address to discuss cybersecurity shows just how critical this issue is. But when it comes to cybersecurity, most people tend to think primarily in terms of massive corporate hacks, thanks in large part to recent headline-grabbing data breaches at well-known companies like Sony, Target and JP Morgan.

In doing so, we’re neglecting the security of something else that is extremely vulnerable to digital breaches – something most of us carry around all day, every day, and which contains our most precious data and personal information: Our phones.

As our world becomes increasingly connected in the so-called “Internet of Things” – with our phones talking to our home security systems, our smart watches engaging our thermostats, our tablets linking to our coffee makers, and so on – mobile privacy and security is only becoming more and more important.

The good news is that even if this issue is not always top of mind for most people, mobile users here in the U.S. are increasingly aware of the privacy risks that exist when using their devices. A recent survey found that nearly 90 percent of respondents expressed concerns about identity theft and exposure to malware. And just one-third of respondents said they felt in control of their own personal information stored on their devices.

That is why our company helped fund a recent project led by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, called PrivacyGrade.org, which assigns privacy grades to thousands of Android apps, based on the difference in a user’s expectations about the app’s behavior, and how the app actually operates. The idea is to help users become more aware about how many seemingly innocuous apps – many of which target children – actually use and share our personal data.

The problem is when pundits and mobile security experts do discuss personal mobile data security, they do so through a predominately first-world lens. To the extent this is an overlooked issue in the U.S. relative to how serious the risks are, the disconnect is just as bad, if not worse, in other parts of the world. A 2014 report by Symantec looking at internet security threats around the world found that 38 percent of mobile users had experienced mobile cybercrime, while 57 percent were “unaware that security solutions existed for mobile devices.”

Mobile security risks are only going to to get bigger as global smartphone usage continues to expand at breakneck speed (currently 96 out of every 100 people on the planet have access to a mobile phone, and one-third of the human population is expected to use smartphones by 2017).

But if you think Americans are isolated from mobile security challenges in other parts of the world, think again. Last month, German researchers discovered massive security flaws in the global network that is used to connect calls, text messages, and various communications between cellular providers. The worst part? One cellular carrier “in Congo or Kazahkstan, for example, could be used to hack into cellular networks in the United States, Europe, or anywhere else.”

So, if we’re serious about stopping data theft and reducing threats to mobile privacy, we’re going to need to think globally. NQ Mobile is in the unique position of being an internationally-based mobile technology firm that supplies security and privacy apps to mobile carriers across the developing world, and We’re witnessing this explosion in the use of mobile usage firsthand. From our perspective, focusing solely on data security in the first world is like trying to put out a house fire with one glass of water.

In a world where we’re all connected, the digital divide is no longer solely about who is connected and who’s not – it’s about who’s protected and who’s not.

So what can be done?

Above all, we need more education and awareness about the importance of mobile security. With the rapid adoption of mobile devices, now is the time to nip the problem in the bud and ensure that users everywhere understand the risks to their privacy and data and know how to protect their devices.

President Obama is right to look for workable government solutions to larger corporate cyber threats, and developing and developed nations alike need to take steps to enhance data security and privacy. But, the best line of defense is ensuring that everyone with a mobile device takes the security of their device seriously. The tools exist to protect consumers – they just need to use them.

In a hyper-connected world, we’re only as strong as our weakest link. We must treat this challenge like the global issue it is, and work together to ensure we’re protecting ourselves and therefore, each other.

BEIJING and DALLAS, Dec. 15, 2014 — NQ Mobile Inc. (NYSE: NQ), a leading global provider of mobile Internet services, (“NQ Mobile” or “the Company”), will report its first, second and third quarter 2014 results after the U.S. markets close on Thursday, December 18, 2014, as announced on Dec. 10, 2014. NQ Mobile’s management team will hold an earnings conference call to discuss its results and outlook at 8:00 p.m. U.S. EST on Thursday, December 18, 2014, (9:00 a.m. Beijing / Hong Kong Time on Friday, December 19, 2014).

The dial-in details for the conference call are:

U.S. Toll Free: 1-800-742-9301

International: +1-845-507-1610

Hong Kong: 852-3051-2792

United Kingdom: 44 203-651-4876

China Mainland: 4001203170 or 8008700210

Conference ID: 48350296

Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the conference ID to join the call.

A replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call at 11:00 p.m. U.S. EST on December 18 through January 01, 2015. The dial-in details for the replay are:

U.S. Toll Free: 1-855-452-5696

International: +1-646-254-3697

Conference ID: 48350296

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this call will be available on the Investor Relations section of NQ Mobile’s website at http://ir.nq.com.

BEIJING and DALLAS, December 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – NQ Mobile, Inc. (“NQ Mobile” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NQ), a leading global provider of mobile Internet services, today announced certain management and board changes; an additional two-year stock lock-up by RPL Holdings, one of the Company’s largest shareholders and controlled by the founders of NQ Mobile, as well as a reiterated commitment by NQ Mobile’s management team to purchase additional NQ Mobile shares.

Dr. Henry Lin has stepped down as Co-CEO and Chairman of the Board as he is unable to perform his duties in this capacity due to personal reasons unrelated to the Company. To succeed Dr. Lin and provide for an orderly transition, the Board of Directors has promoted NQ Mobile President Zemin Xu to the position of Co-CEO and board member. He will work with current Co-CEO, Omar Khan. NQ Mobile’s Co-Founder, COO and acting CFO, Dr. Vincent Wenyong Shi, has been appointed to assume Dr. Lin’s duties as Chairman of the Board.

“We are immensely grateful to Dr. Lin for his partnership, vision, and leadership in helping to position NQ Mobile for the future of the mobile Internet,” said Co-Founder, COO, acting CFO, and incoming Chairman, Dr. Vincent Wenyong Shi. “Looking ahead, we will focus on integrating, scaling and monetizing our various businesses. We are confident that Mr. Xu, in his new role, will help us deliver solid growth in 2015 and beyond.”

“Zemin Xu has been an ongoing mentor and leader for all of us,” said Co-CEO Omar Khan. “He has enjoyed an extremely successful career of more than 20 years and brings a tremendous amount of experience and leadership to the position. This continuity, our co-CEO structure and Zemin Xu’s qualifications will all help to ensure a smooth transition”

As a sign of confidence in the future of the Company, RPL Limited (“RPL”), a substantial shareholder of NQ Mobile which is owned and controlled by the founders of NQ Mobile, including Dr. Henry Yu Lin, Dr. Vincent Wenyong Shi, and Mr. Xu Zhou (collectively, “the Founders”), has agreed to an additional two-year voluntary lock-up that will expire in December 2016. RPL is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the British Virgin Islands. As of October 15, 2014, RPL held 50,352,941 Class B common shares (equivalent to approximately 10.07 million ADSs) of NQ Mobile, representing approximately 11.3% of NQ Mobile’s outstanding shares. RPL agreed it will not sell any of its shares until December 2016.

“The lock-up by the Founders underscores our strong confidence in the future of NQ Mobile and our commitment to drive NQ Mobile’s growth as a leading global provider of mobile Internet services,” remarked Dr. Shi. “Henry’s need to step down does not take away from our collective belief in NQ Mobile’s strong competitive position. Towards this end, we will be meaningfully adding to our position through our share purchase plan.”

In addition to the lock-up by RPL, the Founders and NQ Mobile’s senior management reiterate their intention to purchase additional shares in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.

Conference Call Information

NQ Mobile will host a conference call that begins on 9:00 a.m. U.S. EST on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, (10:00 p.m. Beijing / Hong Kong Time on Wednesday, December 10, 2014). NQ Mobile will report its Q1, Q2 and Q3 2014 financial results on Thursday December 18, 2014 after the market close. A separate press release detailing the earnings release and conference call information will be issued soon.

Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the conference ID to join the call.

A replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call at 12:00 U.S. EST on December 10, 2014 through December 24, 2014. The dial-in details for the replay are:
International: 1-855-452-5696

Local Toll: +1 646 254 3697

Conference ID: 51137065

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this call will be available on the Investor Relations section of NQ Mobile’s website at http://ir.nq.com.

2014 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

NQ Mobile Inc. will hold its 2014 annual general meeting of shareholders at 42/F Edinburgh Tower, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong, on December 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. (local time). Holders of record of common shares of the Company at the close of business on November 14, 2014 are entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the annual general meeting or any adjournment or postponed meeting thereof. Holders of the Company’s American depositary shares (“ADSs”) who wish to exercise their voting rights for the underlying common shares must act through the depositary of the Company’s ADS program, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.

The purpose of the annual general meeting is for the Company’s shareholders to consider, and if thought fit, approve, confirm and ratify, to the extent necessary, (i) an increase in the authorized share capital of the Company to US$180,000, divided into (a) 1,560,000,000 Class A Common Shares of a par value of US$0.0001 each and (b) 240,000,000 Class B Common Shares of a par value of US$0.0001 each, by the creation of 1,000,000,000 Class A Common Shares of a par value of US$0.0001 each; and (ii) an amendment to Section (8) of the Company’s Memorandum of Association effecting such increase in the authorized share capital of the Company, as previously approved by the Company’s directors.

The notice of the annual general meeting, which sets forth the resolution to be submitted to shareholder approval at the meeting, is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://ir.nq.com. The Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F, including its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). NQ’s Form 20-F can be accessed on the above-mentioned website, as well as on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Shareholders may obtain a copy of the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F, free of charge, from the Company’s website at http://ir.nq.com, or by email to investors@nq.com.

NQ Mobile Inc. (NYSE: NQ) is a leading global provider of mobile Internet services. NQ Mobile is a mobile security pioneer with proven competency to acquire, engage, and monetize customers globally. NQ Mobile’s portfolio includes mobile security and mobile games & advertising for the consumer market and consulting, mobile platforms and mobility services for the enterprise market. As of December 31, 2013, NQ Mobile maintains a large, global user base of 481 million registered user accounts and 136 million monthly active user accounts through its consumer mobile security business, 107 million registered user accounts and 20 million monthly active user accounts through its mobile games & advertising business and over 1,250 enterprise customers. NQ Mobile maintains dual headquarters in Dallas, Texas, USA and Beijing, China. For more information on NQ Mobile, please visit http://www.nq.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this press release are forward-looking statements and involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry in which the Company operates, but involve a number of unknown risks and uncertainties, Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.

BEIJING and DALLAS – Nov. 11, 2014 –NQ Mobile (NYSE: NQ), a leading global provider of mobile Internet services, has reached an agreement with Mobile Telesystems OSJC (“MTS”), the largest mobile operator in Russia and the 8th largest telecommunications brand worldwide, to make NQ Mobile Vault available to MTS subscribers through a wide ranging “White Label” agreement. MTS will promote and distribute the product through pre-load, SMS and social network campaigns, as well as direct at point-of-sale and app store availability. The collaboration significantly increases the global availability of NQ Mobile’s award-winning mobile privacy product.

“MTS, with its best-in-class networks, market-leading retail platform and the largest mobile subscriber base in Russia and the CIS is an ideal partner for NQ Mobile,” stated Calvin Cai, General Manager of Overseas Development, NQ Mobile. “We are delighted to begin our relationship by providing our leading mobile privacy solution, NQ Mobile Vault™, to MTS’ exciting family of branded handsets and smartphones and look forward to potentially collaborating on additional opportunities in the near future.”

With approximately 60 million subscribers, and a retail network comprised of approximately 4,000 stores at the end of 2013, MTS is the largest mobile operator in Russia. Globally, MTS is currently the 8th largest telecommunication brand in the world supported by 102.4 million subscribers.

NQ Mobile Vault, launched in 2012 is available on both Android and iOS platforms. It ensures users’ digital privacy through active control and on-device encryption of content and communication including contacts, call logs, SMS, pictures and videos. NQ Mobile Vault for Android and has become a top app on Google Play with millions of downloads and an average user rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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